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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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